Invited lecturer: Tokyo University, California Institute of Technology, and National Taiwan University. Certified advanced diver, NAUI. Author of more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and book chapters.
Robert J. Kett is an anthropologist and curator of design. Based in Los Angeles, he develops exhibitions, publications and programs on the cultural life of architecture and design, examining the intersections of design and technology; countercultural and everyday design; and design cultures beyond t...
Shannon Freshwater (Ill 08) is an illustrator and fine artist who uses collage and assemblage to reflect emotion and to examine ideas of the self. Her studio practice involves experimentation and play as she uses found items as material. Her clients include The New York Times, The Washington Post, S...
Manjari Sharma is an LA-based Visual Artist exploring ritual, identity, memory and mythology. Manjari was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and she uses photography, sound, motion, projection and collage in her storytelling. Her immersive, lens-based work blends Indigenous knowledge systems with sci...
My name is Erik Castillo and I have been practicing and pursuing character animation for ten years now. My professional experiene had me working abroad to get my foot in the door in the industry to now working for DreamWorks fulltime, with lots of adventures in between. I am very passionate about an...
My executive and entrepreneurial experience in design and brand creation and development gives me a unique insight into brand-driven companies, their customers and consumers. This experience drives my teaching and work as the director of wearables and soft goods design in the Product Design Departme...
I am a highly effective color, material, finish Expert with 28 years of experience in design and product development. With a background in industrial design, I understand how a good CMF strategy can have a positive impact on design, sales and the overall success of a company. I aman expert in trend ...